When you think about Music Technology, a degree paired with Electronic Engineering may not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, through the Music, Multimedia and Electronics (MME) programme, you can involve yourself in subjects on the razor edge of research within the field and become proficient in disciplines that will prepare you for a vast array of career options. In collaboration with the School of Music, this course provides cutting-edge interdisciplinary study in these exciting and emerging technologies, crossing the boundary between arts and science. Building on core modules in electronic engineering and music technology, the course offers specialisation in the design of electronic systems for creative practice and scientific research in music. Students can expect to learn both software and hardware development skills from the ground up and apply these techniques in a variety of engineering applications. This is complemented with study of the sciences of music, along with computer music and music technology. The course draws on the internationally acclaimed research of the University of Leeds’ Interdisciplinary Centre for Scientific Research in Music, with whom students are able to collaborate and get involved with research projects spanning an array of music technology related topics.

The degree is designed to equip students with skills and knowledge for a range of careers including digital media, software programming, audio and consumer electronics, broadcasting, studio engineering and music editing and production. Potential career options include: • Innovative music product design, testing and implementation (using skills developed during the major third-year projects); students will be able to work with companies at the leading edge of music interface design • Software and programming for both music applications (e.g. iPhone/Andriod apps), and for general IT applications, based on competence gained in C/Objective C languages • Audio hardware design. Students often undertake industrial placements with companies at specialising in these areas • Innovative musical performances and/or composition in areas of emerging practice with music technology and software; the School of Music provides excellent opportunities to gain experience in these areas • Music-related career routes such as media-focussed composition, music production and music education • Work in the electronics industry, especially in the areas of embedded systems and hardware/software interfacing • Academic research, developing and evaluating new technologies at leading institutions.